Maria Kędzior
It may take years to establish what rights are granted to such couples.
same-sex marriage
Second Polish city follows Warsaw’s lead in recognising foreign same-sex marriage
It remains unclear what the legal consequences of recognising such marriages conducted abroad will be.
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Polish court orders marriage recognition for same-sex couple who went abroad to wed
It is the first ruling involving a Polish couple who had travelled abroad to marry, as opposed to those residing in another EU country.
Over 100 NGOs urge Polish government to implement rulings on recognising same-sex marriage
Recent rulings by the Supreme Administrative Court and the European Court of Justice remain unimplemented.
Ruling does not mean Poland will recognise all foreign same-sex marriages, says human rights commissioner
Much will still depend on whether and how the government changes regulations.
Top Polish court orders recognition of foreign same-sex marriage
The case was brought by two Polish men who married in Germany and wanted to have their union recognised in Poland.
Catholic bishops voice concern over EU court order for Poland to recognise same-sex marriages
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union warns that it threatens member states’ rights to decide their own family laws.
Poland’s lack of recognition for same-sex unions violates human rights, rules European court
The judges rejected the Polish government’s arguments, which included that traditional marriage is part of Poland’s heritage.
Polish top court to ask for EU ruling on recognising same-sex marriages
The case was brought by a Polish same-sex couple who married in Germany.
Opposition leader Tusk promises simpler gender recognition and same-sex partnerships
LGBT people as a “victimised minority” in Poland, says Donald Tusk, pledging to improve their situation.
Same-sex couple take case to Strasbourg after Poland refuses to recognise overseas marriage
The couple say they have been left in a “legal vacuum” after the Supreme Administrative Court ruled that their marriage could not be recognised.
Growing majority in Poland support same-sex civil unions or marriage, finds poll
Almost two thirds of Poles are in favour of introducing same-sex partnerships or marriage equality, finds pollster Ipsos.
Opposition presidential contender declares support for same-sex marriage in Poland
Jacek Jaśkowiak’s support for same-sex marriage could cause tension within his own Civic Platform party.
